Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near East St. Louis
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East St. Louis. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (18), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses. The closest is Carter Wilson Appliance Repair, about 3.3 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.7, 4.0 |
At the top of the East St. Louis list: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.7 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (6.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (11.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Harres Home (12.9 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in East St. Louis
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for East St. Louis is the better fit. Ice maker repair in East St. Louis.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in East St. Louis, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around East St. Louis
Most ice machine calls in East St. Louis come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in East St. Louis
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: East St. Louis, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near East St. Louis do these technicians cover?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in East St. Louis faster.